Man thumps on Merc windscreen until it shatters during dispute at Syed Alwi Road, sent to hospital

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Update March 9, 4.30pm: Five men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a case of affray which took place along Syed Alwi Road on March 6, the police said in a statement on Friday (March 9).

Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident had been triggered by a driver sounding his horn at pedestrians who were walking along the road.

A dispute ensued, involving the driver, his two passengers and the pedestrians, during which blows were exchanged.

The identities of the suspects were established by officers from the Central Police Division through extensive ground enquiries, which led to the suspects' arrest on Friday.

Police investigations are ongoing.

The offence of affray carries an imprisonment term of up to a year, and/or a fine of up to $5,000.